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U.S. Army North cases colors, legacy of 80 years of homeland defense transitions to new era
July 17, 2026 — In a ceremony that honored decades of homeland defense while looking toward a hemispheric future, United States Army North cased its colors July 15 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, marking the historic inactivation of a command that has guarded the nation for more than 80 years...

U.S. Army North, Task Force 51 welcome new general officer
May 4, 2026 — Brig. Gen. Jerry E. Baird Jr. officially assumed command of Task Force 51 (TF-51) in a ceremony at the historic Fort Sam Houston Quadrangle on April 10, 2026...

US Army activates Western Hemisphere Command in historic transition ceremony
December 9, 2025 — The Department of the Army activated the U.S. Army Western Hemisphere Command in a historic transition ceremony Fort Bragg, North Carolina, on Dec. 5, uniting U.S. Army Forces Command, U.S. Army North and U.S. Army South into a single, four-star operational headquarters...

U.S. Army North hosts hurricane rehearsal of concept drill
June 23, 2025 — U.S. Army Noth (Fifth Army) hosted a hurricane rehearsal of concept drill at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, from June 2-6, 2025...

Fifth Army, Smoking Snakes commemorate historic WWII campaign with Operation Encore
March 21, 2025 — On the morning of Feb. 21, 2025, U.S. Army North hosted a joint ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston with a delegation of senior Brazilian Army leaders and diplomats to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the WWII allied offensive, Operation Encore — known as The Battle of Monte Castello to Brazilians...

'When in doubt, call USAMRIID:' U.S. Army North exercise tests biological threat response
January 24, 2025 — The mission of the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases is to assist field commanders in achieving that balance by shortening decision cycles, providing tools for force health protection, and training warfighters in critical biological defense skills – a message that USAMRIID was able to drive home during a recent first-of-its-kind tabletop exercise on responding to biological incidents at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph from Dec. 10-12, 2024...

U.S. Army North begins support efforts for Hurricane Milton
October 9, 2024 — At the request of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and in preparation for the anticipated landfall of Hurricane Milton in the state of Florida, U.S. Army North has mobilized active duty Title 10 troops and equipment to be prepared to assist with hurricane response and recovery efforts...

U.S. Army North mobilizes support efforts to North Carolina
October 7, 2024 — At the request of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and in support of North Carolina and the North Carolina National Guard, U.S. Army North (ARNORTH) has mobilized active duty Title 10 troops to assist with Hurricane Helene response and recovery efforts...

Army North concludes military wildland fire ground response operation in Boise and Payette National Forests
October 1, 2024 — At the request of the National Interagency Fire Center and in support of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service, U.S. Army North, U.S. Northern Command’s Joint Force Land Component Command, concluded its wildland fire ground response operation in Boise and Payette National Forests...

LeadershipSA group gains insight into the military during JBSA-Fort Sam Houston visit
September 19, 2024 — A group of more than 50 San Antonio community leaders gained insight into several areas of Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston during a visit by LeadershipSA on Sept. 11, 2024...

U.S. Army CBRNE command participates in bilateral exercise with Mexican military
July 22, 2024 — Soldiers from the U.S. military’s premier Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosives (CBRNE) command participated in a bilateral exercise with the Mexican Army in Cuidad Juarez, Mexico, June 24 - 28. ...

San Antonio Brahmas, Army North Soldiers play flag football
June 4, 2024 — The San Antonio Brahmas of the United Football League and Soldiers from U.S. Army North took part in a friendly flag football game at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, on May 21,2024...

ARNORTH DCG retires after 36 years of service
May 21, 2024 — U.S. Army Maj. Gen. James Bonner, Army North deputy commanding general, retired at a ceremony at the historic Quadrangle at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, on May 17, 2024.after 36 years of service to the Army. ...

Army North command team hosts All Hands session
May 21, 2024 — The All Hands session, held May 13, allows senior leaders of the command to address and update Army North personnel and present awards to deserving team members...

MEDCoE Soldiers volunteer, teach important skills to area scouts
April 22, 2024 — U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence Soldiers volunteered to teach skills to more than 600 scouts during the annual Council Wide Campout for the Alamo Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America that took place March 1-3, 2024...

JBSA boosts resiliency through cooking
January 17, 2024 — Entering the new year, U.S. Army leaders pledged to renew their commitment to the financial well-being of Soldiers and their families through a variety of enhanced resources and educational programs. One of these involves quick and affordable meal preparation...

ARSOUTH, ARNORTH, and 410th CSB NCOs support local JROTC during drill competition
October 18, 2023 — Seven noncommissioned officers from U.S. Army South, U.S. Army North and 410th Contracting Support Brigade were among the 30 NCOs who volunteered to judge the Thunderbird Classic at Lt. Col. Karen Wagner High School in San Antonio, Texas, on Oct. 14, 2023. The event is the largest drill competition in the state of Texas...

Get to know Sgt. Jeffery Chappell of Army North's Funeral Honors Platoon
October 17, 2023 — U.S. Army Sgt. Jeffery Chappell, a Soldier in the Military Funeral Honors platoon-Caisson Section at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, is part of a team that conducts funeral honors to honor fallen Soldiers in the San Antonio, Texas, community. ...

U.S. Army North hosts homeland defense seminar at AUSA, focuses on multi-domain operations
October 17, 2023 — U.S. Army North hosted a Homeland Defense Seminar during the annual meeting of the Association of the United States Army on Oct. 10 in Washington D.C...

Elia laid to rest at Fort Sam Houston cemetery
October 5, 2023 — Retired U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Charles Elia, the 15th Chief of the U.S. Army Veterinary Corps, was laid to rest on Sept. 27, 2023, at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery...